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O & P, Stool for Parasites
Specimen Type/Requirements
Green Cap Para-Pak EcoFix - Stool ( Refer to Stool Collection Guide) Fill to the indicated. Stool must be added to the EcoFix within one hour of collection
Check stool consistency (formed, loose, soft, or watery) box on the container
Also acceptable para-pak Ova and Parasite transport system - stool. Fill to line indicated within one hour of collection. (Refer to the Stool collection guide above)
Specimen Volume
Properly fill Eco-Fix stool container. Specimen will be rejected if level is above or below the line.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Preferred for Transport |
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable |
| Frozen |
Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Friday
Additional Information
Ova and Parasite Comprehensive Exam screens for Isospora but it is only reported if identified.
Cryptosporidia is not included. Order test code NBLD0221 (Cryptosporidia/Cyclospora Smear).
The Green Cap Para-Pak EcoFix used for O&P is not acceptable for Giardia lamblia antigen.
The recommended test for suspected parasite infections is Cryptosporidium/Giardia Rapid Assay (NBLD0418).
It is recommended that no more than 2 or 3 samples/patient be submitted for routine parasitology testing. In addition, samples should not be submitted for routime parasitology testing from patient that have been in the hospital for more then 3 days
Methodology
Microscopy (concentrate wet mount and permanent Trichrome stain), and Immunochromatographic Immunoassay.
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology
CPT
87177; 87209; 87328; 87329
Report Available
1-3 days